Electrolux EI26SS55GS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 31

Normal Operating Sounds & Sights 31 Understanding the sounds you may hear Your new, high-efficiency refrigerator may introduce unfamiliar sounds. These sounds normally indicate your refrigerator is operating correctly. Some surfaces on floors, walls, and kitchen cabinets may make these sounds more noticeable. NOTE Energy efficient foam in your refrigerator is not a sound insulator. Following is a list of major components in your refrigerator and the sounds they can cause: A Evaporator Refrigerant through the evaporator may create a boiling or gurgling sound. NOTE During automatic defrost cycle, a red glow in the back wall vents of your freezer compartment is normal. B Evaporator fan You may hear air being forced through the refrigerator by the evaporator fan. C Defrost heater During defrost cycles, water dripping onto the defrost heater may cause a hissing or sizzling sound. After defrosting, a popping sound may occur. D Automatic ice maker When ice has been produced, you will hear ice cubes falling into the ice bin. E Electronic control & automatic defrost control These parts can produce a snapping or clicking sound when turning the cooling system on and off. F Condenser fan You may hear air being forced through the condenser. G Compressor Modern, high-efficiency compressors run much faster than in the past. The compressor may have a high-pitched hum or pulsating sound. H Water valve Makes a buzzing sound each time it opens to fill the ice maker. I Drain pan (not removable) You may hear water dripping into the drain pan during the defrost cycle. J Condenser May create minimal sounds from forced air. K Motorized damper May produce a light humming during operation. L Ice dispensing paddle When dispensing ice, you will hear a snapping or clicking sound when the solenoid opens and closes the ice chute. M Perfect Temp Drawer (some models) Fans run intermittently when door is closed but turn off when door is opened (except when fridge is in Sabbath Mode). Air control valve may produce a light humming during operation.